London has been battered by 50mph winds that have felled trees and caused travel chaos. Powerful gusts swept across the capital as the Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" weather alert for most of the country.

Jack Wilshere’s injury-hit season has been a cause of frustration for Arsenal but Darren Anderton, who recovered from similar setbacks to make Euro 96 and World Cup 98, believes it could be a blessing in disguise for England.

Wilfried Zaha’s development was recognised when he received the Football League Young Player of the Year on Sunday but the 19-year-old admits he is struggling to cope with increasingly aggressive treatment from defenders.